Patron Ain’t #1: Our Lady of Perpetual PFAS

Mannequin, salvaged table legs, plastic take out containers, mesh produce bags, grocery bag, lids and container tops, salvaged wood, wire, adhesive.

PThe modern American lifestyle is heavily dependent on single-use plastics. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”) are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. These coatings can be in a variety of products, including food packaging and heat-resistant non-stick cooking surfaces. These substances do not break down in the environment, can move through soils and contaminate drinking water sources, build up in fish and wildlife, and ultimately, find their way into our bodies. The human health effects from exposure are still uncertain, but studies indicate PFAS are a cause for concern. 

15% of the sale price from this piece will be donated to the Natural Resources Defense Council. 

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